Sometimes in life you just have to grab the bull by the horns and take the reigns into your own hands, taking charge so that the ship rightens straight on to the course that it was set—you know, and all that jazz. Of course, those who were supposed to be in charge and were steering the ship straight into a sandbar or a reef (with utter confidence) may not appreciate you doing so. No, the people in charge don't really appreciate being told they're wrong, even when they are frequently and with fervor. So don't expect to hear thanks ever in your working career for pointing out that the direction management has agreed upon is the wrong one.
This worker shared that they worked for a major petroleum company and how they saved that company from a major disaster with their proactive thinking. They took the reigns when they recognized an impending problem, receiving recognition that their actions were necessary. However, later, when they again alerted disaster… their warnings were dismissed. See their story below, as originally shared with this popular online community.
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